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Indicators show increased confidence in Brazil
Financial market
Fall in Brazil Risk, dollar quotation against the real and stock market on the rise suggest scenario change for the better. Reforms influence progress
Pawn of the Caixa moved R $ 13.3 billion in 2016
Credit
Last year, the pledge reached 633 thousand customers - 36 thousand more than in 2015
Caixa Econômica Federal registered a more than R $ 13.3 billion in new contracts and renewals in 2016, 11.4% more than in the previous year.
One of the oldest forms of lending in the country, present in Caixa's portfolio since its inception in 1861, the pledge has hit records year after year.
Harvest may be 20.3% higher in 2017, according to January forecast by IBGE
Agriculture
Rice, corn and soybeans represented 93.5% of the production estimate and 87.4% of the area to be harvested
The January estimate for the 2017 cereal, legume and oilseed crop totaled 221.4 million tons, which represents a 20.3% increase over the 2016 harvest (184.0 million tons).
Official inflation is the lowest for the month of January since 1980
IPCA
Fall in the price of some foods, such as red beans, potatoes and tomatoes, contributed to the deceleration of inflation
Prices begin to give a respite to the Brazilian's pocket. In January, the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), which measures the country's official inflation, closed at 0.38%. This was the lowest rate for the month since 1980.
Pawn of the Caixa moved R $ 13.3 billion in 2016
Credit
Last year, the pledge reached 633 thousand customers - 36 thousand more than in 2015
Caixa Econômica Federal registered a more than R $ 13.3 billion in new contracts and renewals in 2016, 11.4% more than in the previous year.
One of the country's oldest forms of lending, present in Caixa's portfolio since its inception in 1861, the pledge has hit records year after year.
Harvest may be 20.3% higher in 2017, according to January forecast by IBGE
Agriculture
Rice, corn and soybeans represented 93.5% of the production estimate and 87.4% of the area to be harvested
The January estimate for the 2017 cereal, legume and oilseed crop totaled 221.4 million tons, which represents a 20.3% increase over the 2016 harvest (184.0 million tons).
Official inflation is the lowest for the month of January since 1980
IPCA
Fall in the price of some foods, such as red beans, potatoes and tomatoes, contributed to the deceleration of inflation
Prices begin to give a respite to the Brazilian's pocket. In January, the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), which measures the country's official inflation, closed at 0.38%. This was the lowest rate for the month since 1980.
Expectation for inflation improves for the fifth consecutive week
Focus Bulletin
Economic analysts believe inflation will close the year at 4.64%
The financial market has improved forecasts for this year's inflation. The Consumer Price Index (IPCA) is now expected to end in 2017 with a rate of 4.64%. This was the fifth consecutive review by analysts.
IGP-DI decelerates in January and accumulates 6.02% in 12 months
Inflation
Fall of the index from December to January was determined by the variation of producer prices
The Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getulio Vargas Foundation published, on Tuesday (7), the General Price Index - Internal Availability (IGP-DI) of January.
Official inflation is the lowest for the month of January since 1994
IPCA
Fall in the price of some foods, such as red beans, potatoes and tomatoes, contributed to the deceleration of inflation
Prices begin to give a respite to the Brazilian's pocket. In January, the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), which measures the country's official inflation, closed at 0.38%. This was the lowest rate for the month since 1994, when the Real Plan was created.
IGP-DI decelerates in January and accumulates 6.02% in 12 months
Inflation
Fall of the index from December to January was determined by the variation of producer prices
The Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getulio Vargas Foundation published, on Tuesday (7), the General Price Index - Internal Availability (IGP-DI) of January.
Caixa initiates voluntary termination plan on Tuesday (7)
Financial incentive
Option for adhesion is at the discretion of the employee, and the prerogative to comply with the proposal for termination is from the bank
Industrial production grows in 10 of 14 surveyed locations
Recovery
IBGE figures reinforce the idea of a more positive scenario for the industry in 2017
December was a positive month for industrial production in the country. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), most of the states were in the blue and the sector started to show signs of being closer to a recovery.
Domestic employer has until Tuesday (7) to pay eSocial of January
Labor rights
Document gathers in a single guide the tax, labor and social security contributions
The deadline for domestic employers to pay the Social Security Collection Document (EAD) for the month of January ends on Tuesday (7). The document gathers in a single guide the tax, labor and social security contributions that must be collected by employers regarding domestic workers.
Expectation of hiring reaches the highest level since 2010
Employment
Index calculated by the FGV advanced by 5.6 points in January compared to December, to the level of 95.6 points
Two indicators from the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) show that there is greater optimism among entrepreneurs and that this should be reflected in hiring in the future.
Expectation of hiring reaches the highest level since 2010
Employment
Index calculated by the FGV advanced by 5.6 points in January compared to December, to the level of 95.6 points
Two indicators from the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) show that there is greater optimism among entrepreneurs and that this should be reflected in hiring in the future.
Balance shows a surplus of US $ 212 million in the first week of the month
Trade
There was an increase in exports of copper ore, pork and chicken and oil
The trade balance of the first week of February registered a surplus of US $ 212 million, resulting from exports of US $ 2,264 billion and imports of US $ 2,052 billion. The data were released on Monday (6), by the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC).
Minister announces dredging contract for the Port of Santos
Investments
On the 125th anniversary of the largest port in Latin America, the government announced an investment of R $ 369 million to increase Porto's capacity
Credit for coffee sector expected to reach R $ 3.3 billion
Investment
Ministry of Agriculture estimates that value will be reached by April and corresponds to 70% of the forecast for the year
For this coffee cycle that ends in April, the Ministry of Agriculture estimates that loans to the sector should reach R $ 3.3 billion, financed by the Fund for Defense of the Coffee Economy (Funcafé). The value corresponds to 70% of the initial estimate of the pulp, which was R $ 4.606 billion.
Government releases R $ 16.6 million for the installation of the first orange juice factory in Pará
Financing
Transfer to the project was done through the Northern Constitutional Fund. Production unit should generate 1,000 indirect jobs in the region
Due date can be paid at any bank as of July
Febraban
Measure was expected to be valid from March, but has been extended and will commence from July 10
The implementation of the new bank bill collection platform, which was scheduled to start in March, has been extended and will start in July. The information was disclosed, this Wednesday (1st), by the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban).
Household debt falls to the lowest level in nearly seven years
CNC
Number of households with debt declines to 55.6%, the lowest rate since June 2010. Default also declined at the beginning of the year
The year began with the indebtedness of Brazilians in decline. In January, 55.6% of households had some type of debt - this was the lowest level since June 2010, when the rate was 54%.
Bankruptcy filings fall 33.9% compared to December 2016
Boa Vista SCPC
Decree of bankruptcy, petition and judicial recovery proceedings also registered falls in January
The year started with a better scenario for Brazilian entrepreneurs. Data from Boa Vista SCPC indicate that the number of companies facing difficulties and due to these problems have asked or had to leave the market fell in early 2017.
Government adapts 2017 Budget to the New Fiscal Regime
Adjustment is necessary because the budget law had been approved with a higher value than the new spending ceiling
